Lionel Messi scored twice to secure Barcelona a 2-0 victory against Espanyol at Camp Nou, to keep their 10-point lead at the top of La Liga.
The Barca star floated in a free-kick in the 71st minute and then delivered a late goal to extend Barcelona's lead.
Messi has now scored 41 goals this season, with 32 of them having come in just 29 league games.
Meanwhile, second-placed Atletico Madrid thrashed Alaves 4-0 later on Saturday.
Austria triumph on World Cup return with 3-1 win over Jordan
Austria celebrated their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a 3-1 win over determined debutants Jordan on Tuesday, with substitute Marko Arnautovic the difference in a gritty, end-to-end Group J match.
Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria
Lionel Messi has scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina's title defence with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on Tuesday.
Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe has struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.
Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq on World Cup return
Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland has bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament.
Amorim named Milan manager as club look to rebuild
Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was appointed AC Milan manager on Tuesday after a disappointing campaign saw the Serie A side miss out on Champions League qualification.
